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Western Screech Owl. Photo by John Drummond

WELCOME...

... to the Colorado Springs chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Everyone is welcome to our meetings, with free programs of interest to nature fans of all ages. You can also find current information about upcoming birding trips and other events. Check our other links for helpful information, recent sightings, and other birding opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS

INVASIVE PLANTS MONITORING:
As citizen scientists, we have a wonderful opportunity to get involved repelling noxious weeds and other alien invaders. Training is July 11 – 12, so don't delay! Learn more...

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Cattle Egrets leaving their roost, by Leslie Holzmann
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Mississippi

Check out more Aiken photos, or send us yours to share.

NEXT FIELDTRIP
No trips are scheduled at this time.

COMING EVENTS
Be thinking ahead to August, when Ken Pals once again offers his Birding 202 class.

CURRENT NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter is published 5 times per year. See the current issue.

RECENT SIGHTINGS
What rarities have been spotted lately? Colorado Field Ornithologists maintains an online rare bird alert known as COBirds. You must be subscribed to post a message to COBirds, but anyone may view the archive.

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MEMBERSHIP
Support your Aiken Audubon chapter!

VOLUNTEER
There are lots of ways you can get more involved in Aiken Audubon. Volunteering is a lot of fun. You make new friends. You gain the satisfaction of significance. You learn new skills. You find yourself smiling a lot. We guarantee—it’s worth it. We're looking to fill various positions. Can you help?

HELP WITH WILDLIFE
Aiken Audubon is involved with the Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, the Gunnison Sage Grouse Survey, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count, and other prgrams designed to conserve both wildlife and habitat.

COLORADO BREEDING BIRD ATLAS II
We're in year three of this five-year project. There is still a lot to do, so get involved!

WHO WAS CHARLES AIKEN?
Learn about the man who lends us his name.